Lot Essay
Very similar examples are in the Deutsches Jagdmuseum, Munich and in the Stibbert Collection Florence. Another, almost identical, is in the Historical Museum, Bern. See Wegeli, 1948, Cat. No. 2501
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CIRCA 1600
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A GERMAN ENGRAVED STAGHORN POWDER-FLASK
Circa 1600
With forked body of natural horn, the outer-face engraved with the figure of a lady in contemporary dress standing beneath an arch, fitted with plain iron mounts, the top with cut-off and nozzle cap each spring-loaded, iron belt hook, and four rings for suspension.
8¾in (22.3cm)
Circa 1600
With forked body of natural horn, the outer-face engraved with the figure of a lady in contemporary dress standing beneath an arch, fitted with plain iron mounts, the top with cut-off and nozzle cap each spring-loaded, iron belt hook, and four rings for suspension.
8¾
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